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Mr & Mrs Martin (1873)

Poem by H. Head (1873) Head, H. 'The Galatea, and other scraps'. Published by Henry Franks, Geelong, 1873. The poem highlights the cultural differences between the gold diggers and two local Aboriginals with three children visiting their mining camp. In particular, it highlights the impact of readily available alcohol, sugar and bread (damper) on the family. Additionally, desiring prized implements of a steel hatchet and revolver. There is also an observation by the speaker that the third child is a lot paler than the other two children, and the associated assumption by Mr Martin that the third child eats too much sugar and bread (hence, the reason for him being a lot paler). But rather the speaker assumes that Mrs Martin had been promiscuous. Background: The mass migration of people from different countries to the NSW and Victoria goldfields had an inevitable interaction and influence on the culture of local Aboriginal tribes. Many people from many overseas cultures converged on these areas, with different languages, religions, foods, modern tools & weapons, engineering methods, work styles & ethics and values. In Victoria, an Aboriginal team was observed fossicking for gold and earned good money.  Image Source: State Library of Victoria. Ophir Diggings, New South Wales with Aboriginal Women in the foreground.